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Mexico UruguayLatin America | GrenadaCentral America & Caribbean | SpainEurope | |
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| Overview | Uruguay is a stable South American jurisdiction with structured residency routes, strong civil infrastructure, and notable second-residence appeal for HNW relocators. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Uruguayan partners. | Grenada is a Caribbean jurisdiction with a Citizenship by Investment programme that uniquely supports US E-2 treaty access. Bordercase coordinates with authorised local agents. | Spain offers structured EU residency routes for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs, including the digital nomad visa introduced under the Startups Law. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Spanish partners for filings. |
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| Currency | UYU | XCD | EUR |
| Language | Spanish | English | Spanish |
| Time zone | UTC-3 | UTC-4 | UTC+1 |
| EU member | No | No | Yes |
| Schengen | No | No | Yes |
| Residency | Uruguayan residency routes:
| Grenada routes:
| Spanish residency routes:
The Golden Visa has been phased out for real estate purchases. |
| Company setup | SAS and SA are common structures. DGI tax registration and BPS social-security registration follow. | Domestic companies and IBCs are common in international structures. | SL (Sociedad Limitada) is the standard private company. Registration involves NIE / NIF, notary, mercantile registry, and tax registration. Spanish tax residency triggers worldwide income reporting; the Beckham Law (special tax regime) may apply to eligible relocated workers. |
| Banking | Residency unlocks personal banking. Uruguay has historically been a HNW banking destination in the region; standards have tightened materially. | Banking is selective. Bordercase coordinates banking introductions through current partners. | Personal banking for residents is straightforward; corporate banking depends on activity and structure. Bordercase coordinates introductions for non-standard cases. |
| Family | Family reunification is supported. Schools (public, private, bilingual, international) are concentrated in Montevideo and Punta del Este. | CBI can include qualifying dependents. | Family reunification is supported on most residency routes after a qualifying period. Schools (public, private, international) are widely available; the public system is generally accessible to legal residents. |
| Risks | Risks Bordercase watches for in Uruguay:
| Risks Bordercase watches for in Grenada:
| Risks Bordercase watches for in Spain:
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| Documents | Typical Uruguayan documents:
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